Cleaner - Afternoon Shift (Seasonal Full-time)

Location: Les Chater Family YMCA 356 Rymal Rd E Hamilton ON L9B 1C2 Department: Health Fitness & Aquatics
Grade 1 Position Type: Full Time Salaried with complimentary YMCA membership
Salary Range: $36608 annually Work Hours: Full Time
Anticipated Start Date: Immediate Deadline to Apply: February 24 2026
Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
Group health and benefits plans (includes medical dental and prescription medication subject to eligibility)
Generous pension plans with employer matching
Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care Camp and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
The Cleaner is responsible for the provision of housekeeping duties within the above Membership Centre with a wide variety of assigned tasks under the general direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor. The successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that all cleaning tasks are carried out conscientiously and in accordance with the quality standards as defined by the Les Chater Family YMCA: operating under the YWay Standards. This role is integral to member satisfaction by ensuring that the cleanliness of the facility is maintained meets and exceeds the expectations of members volunteers participants staff and other visitors to the facility.
This position is a full-time position which will require an availability to work in evenings and holidays.
Carry out all cleaning tasks as assigned in members space back-of-house spaces and exterior spaces.
Identify efficient methods and products to be used in the course of carrying out routine cleaning tasks to ensure desired results.
Physical requirements related to lifting weights in excess of 20 pounds i.e. furniture to access areas that are not cleaned regularly clutter garbage removal etc.
Operation of vacuums floor polishers and regular use of various chemical cleaning agents.
Cleaning responsibilities are limited primarily to indoors however cleaners are expected to assist with outdoor seasonal tasks garbage removal and grounds keeping duties as required.

1 to 3 years cleaning experience in a recreational service setting is preferred; however training will be provided.

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision as well as part of a staff team.
• Able to work flexible schedule including days afternoons nights weekends and holidays.
• WHIMIS certified is considered an asset

Positions responsible for the direct supervision of children and/or vulnerable people will be required in addition to a Police Records Check to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report at the time of hire. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offence(s) if any is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children; As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide nurturing the potential of children youth and adults the YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities to each other and enhances their quality of foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA works collectively with community partners that share the YMCAs determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people.
Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racecolour religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or neurodiversity.
We understand the social barriers preventing individuals from applying for open roles. We encourage those from the Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA BIPOC and Disabled communities to apply.
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